Live on the Bitcoin Standard — The Bitcoin Island Stack

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The Bitcoin Island Stack

Live on the Bitcoin
Standard

A curated directory of the tools, wallets, nodes, merchants, and services worth using in the Bitcoin-only ecosystem. No altcoins. No fluff. Just what actually works.

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Spend

Use bitcoin for everyday purchases — merchants, gift cards, directories.

BTC MapGlobal map of merchants accepting bitcoin.Bitcoin.TravelDirectory of bitcoin-friendly travel services.BitrefillBuy gift cards, phone top-ups, and pay bills with BTC.CoinmapClassic crowdsourced map of crypto-accepting venues.The Bitcoin CompanyGift cards and rewards at major retailers.FoldEarn sats back on everyday spending.Lightning Network+Directory and tools for Lightning-native services.

Self-Custody

Not your keys, not your coins. Hardware, software, and collaborative custody.

Hardware Wallets

TrezorOpen-source hardware wallet, long-running favorite.ColdcardBitcoin-only hardware wallet favored by power users.SeedSignerDIY air-gapped signer you build yourself.BitkeyBlock's 2-of-3 hardware + mobile + recovery key.LedgerPopular hardware wallet ecosystem with broad support.Foundation PassportAir-gapped, open-source, premium build.BitBoxSwiss-made, open-source hardware wallet.Blockstream JadeOpen-source hardware wallet with air-gapped mode.NGRAVEEAL7-certified, fully offline hardware wallet.KeystoneQR-only air-gapped hardware wallet.OneKeyOpen-source hardware wallet with mobile support.TangemCard-format hardware wallet, tap-to-sign NFC.

Software & Lightning Wallets

Sparrow WalletDesktop wallet loved for UTXO control and multisig.ElectrumOG desktop bitcoin wallet, light and powerful.MuunSimple self-custodial mobile wallet (on-chain + Lightning).PhoenixNon-custodial Lightning wallet from ACINQ.BlueWalletMobile BTC + Lightning with watch-only support.BreezNon-custodial Lightning wallet, runs its own node.ZeusConnect to your own Lightning node from mobile.AlbyLightning browser extension for the web.WasabiPrivacy-focused desktop wallet with CoinJoin.AquaLiquid-enabled mobile wallet by Jade team.CoveModern, minimal iOS bitcoin wallet.LNbitsFree and open-source Lightning accounts system.

Multisig

NunchukAssisted-multisig wallet with mobile + desktop.SpecterDesktop multisig coordinator, hardware-agnostic.Bitcoin KeeperMobile-first multisig wallet.LianaTimelock-based wallet with recovery paths.CaravanUnchained's open-source multisig coordinator.Lily WalletApproachable multisig for beginners.

Collaborative Custody

CasaPremium multisig with concierge recovery.UnchainedCollaborative multisig + IRAs + lending.TheyaMobile-first collaborative custody platform.AnchorWatchInsured multisig custody with Lloyd's of London.Bitcoin GuardianAssisted-custody for self-sovereign users.

Earn

Get paid in bitcoin — jobs, freelance, and content platforms.

Bitcoin JobsCurated job board for Bitcoin-only roles.Stacker NewsHacker News for bitcoiners — earn sats for posts.MicrolancerMicro-tasks paid in Lightning.FountainValue-for-value podcast app that pays sats.ZapriteAccept BTC/Lightning invoices for your business.StrikeSend/receive payments and payroll in bitcoin.OpenSatsGrants for Bitcoin open-source contributors.GeyserCrowdfund bitcoin projects with Lightning.

Run a Node

Sovereign node software and plug-and-play hardware.

Bitcoin CoreThe reference implementation of the Bitcoin protocol.UmbrelBeautiful personal server OS for bitcoin + Lightning.Start9Open-source sovereign computing OS.MyNodeFull-featured Bitcoin and Lightning node platform.RaspiBlitzDIY Bitcoin + Lightning node on Raspberry Pi.NodlPre-built Bitcoin node appliances.The Bitcoin MachinesPlug-and-play Bitcoin node hardware.Nix-BitcoinNix-based secure Bitcoin node configuration.FedimintFederated e-cash custody protocol built on Bitcoin.

Borrow & Lend

Bitcoin-collateralized loans without selling your stack.

Unchained LendingMultisig-collateralized bitcoin loans.LednBitcoin-backed loans and savings accounts.DeBiFiNon-custodial, P2P bitcoin lending platform.Hodl Hodl LendP2P multisig-escrowed bitcoin loans.StrikeBTC credit lines and payment rails.

Travel

Book flights, hotels, and experiences with bitcoin.

TravalaBook 3M+ hotels and flights with BTC.Bitcoin.TravelCurated directory of bitcoin-friendly travel.Proton VPNPrivacy-first VPN that accepts bitcoin.MullvadNo-logs VPN paid with cash or bitcoin.

Data & Analytics

On-chain analytics, block explorers, and treasury trackers.

Block Explorers & Network

mempool.spaceThe essential mempool + block explorer.Blockchain.com ExplorerClassic block explorer with rich search.BitRefMulti-chain explorer including Bitcoin addresses.Coin.danceCommunity statistics and consensus polling.

Treasuries & Ownership

BitcoinTreasuries.netPublic companies holding BTC, the canonical source.Timechain IndexCorporate bitcoin treasury data and analytics.BitboEverything bitcoin in one dashboard.

On-Chain Analytics

GlassnodeProfessional on-chain data and research.CheckOnChainJames Check's open on-chain charting suite.CryptoQuantExchange flow and miner analytics.ArkhamEntity-level on-chain intelligence.Coin MetricsInstitutional-grade network data.The BlockCrypto research and data charts.

Mining

Hashrate, ASIC sourcing, and mining analytics.

Hashrate IndexThe oracle for mining economics and hashprice.BraiinsMining pool, firmware (Braiins OS+), and tooling.BitaxeOpen-source solo home ASIC miner.OceanTransparent, non-custodial mining pool.CK PoolClassic solo mining pool — lottery-style.LuxorMining pool, hashrate derivatives, and data.

Tax & Accounting

Tools for reporting bitcoin activity to the taxman.

KoinlyPopular crypto tax software, many exchanges.CoinLedgerUS-friendly tax reports and TurboTax export.TokenTaxFull-service crypto tax and accounting.CoinTrackerPortfolio tracking + tax reports.Bitcoin.TaxOne of the originals — still works.ZenLedgerCrypto tax + audit support.

Learn

Books, podcasts, shows, and writing that will rewire how you see money.

Books

The Bitcoin StandardSaifedean Ammous — the essential starting point.Broken MoneyLyn Alden on money's history and future.The Fiat StandardSaifedean on the world we're leaving behind.21 LessonsWhat bitcoin has taught Gigi about money and life.Bitcoin Is VeniceAllen Farrington & Sacha Meyers.

Podcasts & Shows

What Bitcoin DidPeter McCormack's long-form interview show.Bitcoin AudibleGuy Swann narrates the Bitcoin canon.TFTCMarty Bent on bitcoin, energy, and freedom tech.Stephan Livera PodcastDeep dives with bitcoin developers and thinkers.Swan SignalWeekly conversations from Swan.Bitcoin MagazineThe original bitcoin publication, est. 2012.No BS BitcoinSignal-dense bitcoin news aggregator.Bitcoin OptechWeekly technical newsletter for bitcoin engineers.

Courses & Guides

Mastering BitcoinAntonopoulos's open-source technical guide.Programming BitcoinJimmy Song's developer primer.Learn Me A BitcoinClear, visual explanations of bitcoin internals.Saylor AcademyFree bitcoin and blockchain courses.Bitcoin UniversityMatthew Kratter's bitcoin education channel.

Build

Developer tools, libraries, and APIs for bitcoin builders.

Bitcoin CoreReference implementation and source of truth.LNDLightning Labs' Go Lightning implementation.Core LightningBlockstream's modular Lightning node.PolarOne-click Lightning dev environments.BTCPay ServerSelf-hosted, open-source bitcoin payment processor.Mempool Open SourceSelf-host the mempool.space stack.EsploraBlockstream's open block explorer.NBXplorerMinimalist bitcoin wallet tracker for apps.Rust BitcoinCore bitcoin primitives in Rust.bitcoinjs-libJavaScript bitcoin library for the web.FedimintProtocol for federated custody and e-cash.NostrCensorship-resistant social protocol paired with Lightning.

Buy Bitcoin

Exchanges, on-ramps, and DCA services worth using.

RiverBitcoin-only exchange with zero-fee recurring buys.StrikeLightning-native app: buy, send, pay bills.Swan BitcoinAutomated bitcoin savings and IRAs.Cash AppEasiest BTC on-ramp in the US.CoinbaseMost liquid US exchange, public company.KrakenDeep liquidity and institutional-grade offering.FoldEarn bitcoin rewards on everyday spending.RelaiNon-custodial DCA app for Europe.Hodl HodlP2P, no-KYC exchange with multisig escrow.BisqDecentralized desktop P2P exchange.